Intern - Software Engineer; Crewed Land; Slidell, LA

2027 Intern - Software Engineer (Crewed Land) - Slidell, LA

As an intern with Textron, you'll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You'll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success. Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands:
Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas:
Air;
Land;
Sea;
Propulsion;
Weapon Systems;
Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support. All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow's technology in the world's hands today.

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In this role, you will be responsible for tasks related to the full software development life cycle including design, development, build, integration, test, and delivery. Working within a medium size software development team on tasks related to military vehicle system development.

Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering /CIS/MIS or a related field. Experience with hardware and software integration is preferred but not required. Experience with standard communications protocols (TCP, UDP, CAN, Serial) preferred but not required. Experience with software management tools such as Mercurial, Git, Jira preferred but not required. Experience with Linux and Windows development environments preferred.

Ability to work 40 hours/week (This schedule is on a combination 5/8, 4/10, with every other Friday off!).

This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

This internship is more than a summer experience — offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals. Our benefits include:
Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend. Mentorship, training, and development opportunities. Real project work and hands-on experience. Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment. Alternative work schedules at select locations.

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions. Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.